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World of Wizard Slot Machine
World of Wizard is, indeed, a slot game with a wizard theme! This particular slot, developed by Merkur, a prominent provider of land-based slot machines, displays the influence of their offline offerings within their online games. Unlike some of their other games like Kangaroo Island and El Terero, World of Wizard stands out due to the inclusion of a free spin round as an additional feature.
Featuring 5 reels and 10 paylines, this game revolves around a Scatter symbol that consistently triggers the free spin rounds. It follows a traditional format with modest graphics, along with slight animations involving the symbols and the bonus free spins game. One could describe it as a blend of modern and traditional elements.
Test Your Wizardry on the Reels
The theme here is centered on wizardry, yet it’s worth noting the presence of other symbols such as an elf, a ring, a sword, and a background featuring a volcano and walled city.
While the theme carries a faint resemblance to Lord of the Rings, it’s not overly emphasized. The backdrop, with its dark atmosphere and landscape view bordered by blue crystals, sets a unique tone. Though not a classic slot in style, the overall design and interface lean towards a modern aesthetic, albeit a bit plain and simplistic.
With only 9 symbols in total, including traditional letters and theme-related icons like a girl elf, a sword, a ring, a spellbook, and the wizard Scatter, World of Wizard offers an engaging free spins game triggered by the wizard symbol. During this feature, a random symbol is chosen, awarding a corresponding number of free spins. Additionally, the free spins round can be retriggered by landing the selected symbol on the reels, adding more free spins to your count. This feature activates frequently, enhancing the game’s entertainment value.
Contrary to some previous Merkur games known for delayed bonus game activations, World of Wizard impresses with its swift triggers for the free spin rounds. The game features modern music clips during spins, though they don’t perfectly align with the theme. The free spins ‘Wizard Feature’ music resonates better with the mystical ambiance. Overall, the theme feels somewhat average and uninspired, lacking the visual finesse one might expect from such a theme.
Will These Features Cast a Spell on You?
Offering a top prize of 1000 coins, this 5-reel, 10-payline game allows players to bet between 0.01 and 2.0 per line, making it affordable yet providing relatively low rewards, capping at $/£/€20,000.
Even the lower-value symbols offer decent rewards, ranging from 20 to 80 for landing just 3 symbols, ensuring regular small wins. The central attraction remains the Wizard Scatter symbol, which frequently activates the ‘Wizard Feature’ free spins round. During this round, the wizard randomly designates a symbol as the Wild for the free spins, along with determining the number of free spins awarded.
Throughout the round, the Scatter retains its functionality, giving players multiple opportunities to retrigger the round. Any winnings from the free spin round provide a choice to gamble or collect, potentially amplifying or losing the winnings. With an RTP of 96.48%, World of Wizard offers a respectable return rate compared to some games as low as 92%. For detailed symbol values, refer to the pay table below.
Magical or Falling Short?
Regrettably, our verdict on this game is a lukewarm ‘meh’; it lacks the high-quality graphics and innovative bonus features essential for a modern hit, yet doesn’t fully embrace traditional elements either.
The graphics are moderately satisfactory, the jackpot fails to impress, and the theme execution feels somewhat lackluster. For players seeking a modern slot or an engaging wizard-themed game, there exist far superior options in terms of quality. In our view, Merkur should stick to their forte: classic-style slot games!
